How much does a massage therapist make in Georgia?
$50,820a year
Median yearly pay for massage therapists in Georgia. That is $24.43 an hour or $4,235 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.43
- Vs. national median
- -13%
- Rank among states
- 38 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 1,700
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $19,010Median: $50,820Highest 10%: $83,130
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $19,010 | $9.14 | |
| 25th | $34,690 | $16.68 | |
| Median | $50,820 | $24.43 | |
| 75th | $76,260 | $36.66 | |
| 90th | $83,130 | $39.97 |
Cities in Georgia
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Athens, GA | $73,330 |
| Savannah, GA | $67,470 |
| Augusta, GA | $58,800 |
| Atlanta, GA | $48,610 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $48,030 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for massage therapists.
| 35. Montana | $53,540 |
| 36. Nevada | $53,540 |
| 37. South Dakota | $52,000 |
| 38. Georgia | $50,820 |
| 39. New Jersey | $50,150 |
| 40. Tennessee | $50,070 |
| 41. Kansas | $49,990 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a massage therapist make an hour in Georgia?
The median hourly pay in Georgia is $24.43 ($50,820 a year).
Do massage therapists make more in Georgia than the national average?
No: $50,820 against $58,450 nationally, 13% less.
Where does Georgia rank for massage therapist pay?
Georgia ranks 38 of 50 states.
Which city in Georgia pays massage therapists the most?
Athens-Clarke County, GA, with a median of $73,330 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.